Counting Crows
August and Everything After

The Counting Crows has developed quite a following since releasing August and Everything
After sometime last year. Of course, it helps to have a few major
MTV/radio hits, such as Round Here and the slightly pretentious Mr. Jones. Yet, despite all the
exposure, the songs have held their own. Even better, there are many other
great tunes on this effort, including the Midwestern Omaha and the beautiful Perfect Blue Buildings.

The best part of August and Everything After is the emotion that is packed within Adam Duritz's Van Morrison-style vocals. As
much as he wants to be a "big, big star" and to be Bob Dylan, life on the road
already has begun to take its toll, and perhaps change his mind. The emotion and incredible loneliness, which crawl out of
Raining in Baltimore, sweep over the listener like clouds from a summer storm. The rest of Counting Crows provides some solid backing musicianship, which helps to
create the mood on each of the songs on this fantastic album. If all of the attention doesn't
undermine the group, it ought to come out of this publicity whirlwind with
enough perspective to survive for the long haul.

August and Everything After is available from
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